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Join Yoshitaka Amano for a special presentation at Anime Expo 2026. The panel will feature the world premiere of the teaser trailer for ZAN, an introduction to the creative team behind the project, a showcase of Yoshitaka Amano’s latest works, the launch of Yoshitaka Amano Inc. and its global expansion initiatives, as well as a preview of AMANO, a new Art & Entertainment Exhibition experience. We invite fans and industry professionals alike to join us for this special opportu

LOS ANGELES — Yoshitaka Amano Inc. announced today that production is officially underway on “ZAN,” a new limited anime series based on the original dark fantasy universe created by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano. The project’s first trailer will debut during Anime Expo in Los Angeles at their panel on July 3rd. Produced for global audiences, “ZAN” is being developed by Yoshitaka Amano Inc. alongside some of Japan’s most acclaimed animators, directors, and creators. About Z

Yoshitaka Amano visited the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and discussed future cultural and creative initiatives in the country.

Yoshitaka Amano at Toycon Philippines. Meeting Alodia again after more than a decade.

A new cross-genre horror event, “Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026,” has been announced for September 2026 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Tokyo. The event will bring together horror-related works and creators from film, games, comics, art, and entertainment through exhibitions, merchandise, talk sessions, and special programs. Yoshitaka Amano will create the official key visual for the event. Amano is known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, Vampire Hunter D, animatio

Yoshitaka Amano will appear at TOYCON Nexus 2026, to be held from June 12–14, 2026 at SMX Manila in the Philippines. According to the official announcement from TOYCON PH, meet-and-greet tickets will be very limited and sold online prior to the event on a first come, first served basis. Further details regarding ticketing mechanics and schedules will be announced through TOYCON’s official channels. Event Information TOYCON NexusJune 12–14, 2026SMX Manila, Philippines Source:T

Yoshitaka Amano: Beyond Fantasy will open at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro on April 22, 2026, and run through June 22, 2026. The exhibition presents a major survey of Yoshitaka Amano’s career, featuring more than 200 original works, including paintings, illustrations, sketches, and objects from across his decades-long body of work. Visitors will be able to explore Amano’s iconic creations spanning animation, fantasy, games, and contemporary art, includ

Applications are now open for Anime Expo 2026 autograph sessions with Yoshitaka Amano. The signing sessions will take place on Thursday, July 2 and Saturday, July 4 at the JW Marriott Gold Ballroom in Los Angeles. Autographs are free and available through Anime Expo’s lottery system. Fans may apply beginning April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT. Applications close on April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Winners will be able to choose an available signing session time after being selected.

Japanese figure maker Good Smile Company has announced a new Nendoroid figure based on the Warrior of Light from the original Final Fantasy. The figure recreates the iconic package illustration painted by Yoshitaka Amano. Standing approximately 10 cm tall, the figure features detailed armor, vivid colors, interchangeable face parts, several hand parts, and a metallic-painted sword, allowing fans to recreate poses inspired by Amano’s original artwork. The cape, neck, and limbs

Underverse has announced a new 1/12-scale action figure based on “Crow Knight – Raim,” a character designed by Yoshitaka Amano in collaboration with Beautiful Chemistry. The figure depicts Raim, a fallen angel once said to govern causality, now clad in black armor with long white hair and a flowing, torn cloak. Standing approximately 24 cm tall, the highly detailed figure includes interchangeable hands, a sword, a fabric cape, and a display stand. As a special bonus, the rele

A solo exhibition by Yoshitaka Amano will be held at The Warehouse Dallas from April 11 to July 18, 2026. The exhibition is presented as part of the institution’s “WAREHOUSE:01” series and will be organized in two parts. The first phase (April 11 – May 30) will feature New York Nights, a monumental work spanning approximately 16 meters, alongside paintings that blend Eastern and Western artistic styles. The second phase (June 6 – July 18) will highlight Amano’s more commer

The beloved NHK Educational TV anime Vegetable Fairies N.Y.SALAD , known for its imaginative kitchen-set adventures and original character design by Yoshitaka Amano , is getting its very first mobile game release. Announced on February 2 on the official Vegetable Fairies X account, the upcoming app will let players explore the whimsical world of vegetable fairies in a playful “search and play” style that’s said to be enjoyable for both kids and adults. Further details, inclu

At the 75th King’s Title Match (Osho-sen) between shogi stars Sota Fujii (the defending champion with six major titles) and Takuya Nagase , something special greeted visitors just two rooms away from the official competition space. Artist Yoshitaka Amano , known internationally for his work on Final Fantasy and other projects, contributed a dedicated ink-painting room at the venue. Rather than typical exhibition panels, this “ink room” is a quietly immersive space of bru

Anime Expo 2026 has announced that Yoshitaka Amano will participate as an official Guest at Anime Expo 2026. The event will take place from July 2 to July 5, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. During Anime Expo 2026, Yoshitaka Amano is scheduled to take part in official guest activities. Further details regarding appearances and programs will be announced by Anime Expo at a later date. We look forward to welcoming fans from around the world

A new large-scale sofubi figure from the world of Yoshitaka Amano art is coming soon. The character “VINEAR,” a roaring lion-mask figure from Amano’s Deva Loka series, has been turned into a detailed collectible by Medicom Toy. Designed by RINNOSUKE® with colors by PIED PIPER, this impressive figure stands about 28.5 cm tall and includes a hand-signed certificate by Amano himself . It will be available through lottery sales at MCT TOKYO , with shipping scheduled for Februar

Happy Holidays! As we look ahead to the new year, please stay tuned for more exciting projects and activities from Yoshitaka Amano in 2026. On January 1, a TV Documentary featuring Yoshitaka Amano will air in Japan. While this broadcast is limited to Japan only, we invite audiences around the world to enjoy the official trailer, now available online. We look forward to sharing many more updates with you in the coming year. Thank you for your continued support. 📺 Air Date: Ja

The world’s largest exhibition of Yoshitaka Amano—acclaimed artist and visual architect behind Final Fantasy —has opened at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Titled Além da Fantasia ( Beyond Fantasy) , the exhibition brings together 218 original works, including paintings, illustrations, objects, and an immersive art space that invites visitors into Amano’s visionary universe. Curated by Antonio Curti, the exhibition highlights the ethereal

This New Year, a special documentary captures world-renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano as he creates a monumental fusuma (sliding door) painting for the sacred spaces of Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. The program follows Amano’s creative journey as he works closely with shrine priests to express the world of ancient Japanese deities in a bold new artistic form, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation. The film also explores the rich history of Fushimi Inari Taisha—from the

A special New Year’s good-luck charm featuring artwork by Yoshitaka Amano is now available at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto. This charm, called “Fukukasane,” is composed of four auspicious elements: an ema (votive plaque) illustrated with next year’s zodiac animal, a sheaf of rice symbolizing a prayer for a bountiful harvest, the sacred “Shirushi-no-Sugi” representing prosperity, and a vermilion-colored “Moriya,” believed to ward off evil and invite good fortune

Yoshitaka Amano will present a solo exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 , showcased by LOMEX (New York) in the Positions Section, Booth P9 . The fair will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 3–7, 2025 , with Preview Days on December 3–4.This presentation features a new suite of works, including the large-scale aluminum painting A Sequel to Time and Light and the gold-leaf panel work Apocalypse , alongside pieces created for the Fushimi Inari Shr